Dhaka, March 8 -- Two people have been killed and several others injured in a violent clash between rival groups competing for control of the illegal sand trade in Madaripur Sadar Upazila.

The incident occurred in Khoajpur around noon on Saturday, according to the police.

The dead men have been identified as Saiful Sardar, 40, and his brother Alil Sardar, 35, from Khoajpur village.

Among the injured, three have been transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

Amid the chaos, the victims' homes were set on fire, escalating tensions further. To restore order, police and army personnel were deployed, according to local authorities.

Police and local residents said that a long-standing dispute over illegal sand e...